Ronald Torreyes

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Dodgers #26 prospect in 2016
  Torreyes was a small signing when the Reds secured his rights for $40,000 out of Venezuela in 2010. Since then, he has bounced around, with a trade to the Cubs in 2011, then to the Astros in 2013. He was sold twice in 2015, first in May from the Astros to the Blue Jays, then in June to the Dodgers. When the Dodgers were hurting for infield depth, Torreyes came up in September while making his major league debut. Though he is 5-foot-7 with physical limitations, his bat control is terrific. He has a simple stroke, getting his body in position to create a swing that stays on plane through the hitting zone. That allows him to consistently find the barrel. He has a solid eye but doesn't draw a ton of walks, while his well below-average power limits his impact. An average runner, he's played at shortstop and third base, but his best fit is second, where he's a solid defender with an average arm. Torreyes probably begins 2016 at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he should get back to the big leagues in a backup infielder role.
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  Ranked Houston Astros #24 prospect in 2015
  The slightly built Torreyes has already been traded twice. Originally signed by the Reds, he joined the Cubs in the Sean Marshall deal prior to the 2012 season. The Astros acquired him from Chicago in July 2013, sending the Cubs two international bonus slots worth nearly $785,000. Torreyes is a high-energy player who can play second base, shortstop and third base, though he lacks the arm strength to play the left side on a consistent basis. He projects to be an above-average defender at the keystone, however, because of his soft hands. While he projects as an above-average hitter, he has well below-average power. He doesn't draw many walks. He's just an average runner. The Astros added Torreyes to the 40-man roster in November and he profiles as a utilityman.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #13 prospect in 2012
  For a man who stands 5-foot-7, Torreyes casts a very long shadow. Even before he played a game in the United States, he was a constant topic among Reds officials who had seen him in the Rookie-level Venezuelan Summer League and couldn't wait to tell others what they had witnessed. He lived up to his advanced billing by batting .356 as an 18-year-old in low Class A last year. Torreyes has a knack for centering the ball on the sweet spot in at-bat after at-bat, and his advanced approach belies his youth. While he's an above-average hitter, his small stature leaves him with just 35 power on the 20-80 scouting scale. He makes contact so easily that he draws few walks and he has no better than average speed, so he may not contribute much offensively beyond his high batting average. Torreyes has average range at second base and projects as a slightly above-average defender because he has soft hands and positions himself well. He doesn't really have the arm to play shortstop, though some scouts think he could handle the position as a utilityman. Torreyes will continue to have to prove himself at every stop because of his physical limitations. As the owner of .364 career batting average, he should salivate at the chance to hit in the California League in 2012.
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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #22 prospect in 2011
  As a 17-year-old in the Rookie-level Venezuelan Summer League last year, Torreyes led the league in batting, doubles, triples, slugging percentage and runs. So it might be surprising to hear that what the Reds really like is his defense at second base. Torreyes is a wizard with the glove, capable of making the highlight play ranging into the outfield or behind the bag, and he also knows how to position himself to make a tough play look easy. He has also played shortstop and third base, but his lack of arm strength makes second base a much better fit. At the plate, Torreyes has surprising pop for his size, and he profiles as a top-of-the-order hitter who is a good bunter with a solid batting eye. Though the Reds list him at 5-foot-10, he's probably three inches shorter, so some scouts worry about his projection. His ability to handle the bat and his impressive instincts make him worth watching, and he should be ready for the Pioneer League as an 18-year-old.

• December, 2015 Scouting Report
  Torreyes was a small signing when the Reds secured his rights for $40,000 out of Venezuela in 2010. Since then, he has bounced around, with a trade to the Cubs in 2011, then to the Astros in 2013. He was sold twice in 2015, first in May from the Astros to the Blue Jays, then in June to the Dodgers. When the Dodgers were hurting for infield depth, Torreyes came up in September while making his major league debut. Though he is 5-foot-7 with physical limitations, his bat control is terrific. He has a simple stroke, getting his body in position to create a swing that stays on plane through the hitting zone. That allows him to consistently find the barrel. He has a solid eye but doesn't draw a ton of walks, while his well below-average power limits his impact. An average runner, he's played at shortstop and third base, but his best fit is second, where he's a solid defender with an average arm. Torreyes probably begins 2016 at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he should get back to the big leagues in a backup infielder role.